With Christ at our side to guide us,
we shine in all that we do.

Commissioning of the Mini Vinnies

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In the Autumn term, we asked for children to volunteer to become Mini Vinnies.  We were astounded by the huge number of applications received from our KS2 children.  It was so difficult to choose between the thoughtful applications of those children wanting to make a difference in their community, so, with over 40 applications, we decided to run 2 Mini Vinnies’ groups.  Here they are being commissioned today.

Mrs Brown visits Year 4

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As part of our Local Church topic in RE, we were fortunate to welcome Mrs Brown into school to talk about the role the laity plays in Church.  It was very interesting – the children learned a lot about how we are all called to serve God in our own way, and the commitment and responsibility involved in people volunteering.

 

KS2 Christmas Concert – Hosanna Rock

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The children in KS2 delivered a fantastic performance when they sang songs from ‘Hosanna Rock’ in Church today.  Accompanied by Mr Richardson on the piano, the children sang, narrated, and acted beautifully.  We were all so proud of them!  Thank you to everyone involved in the concert and to our wonderful families for supporting them!

 

Mini Vinnies Christmas Cards

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The Mini Vinnies made Christmas cards for people in the parish.

Y1 Christingles

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Year 1 have been learning about Christingles, a symbolic representation of Christ’s light. The children carefully followed the instructions on how to make them and worked in teams to create them.

With oranges representing the world, red ribbons symbolising the blood of Christ, sweets and dried fruits signifying God’s creations, and a candle as the light of Christ, the children gained a deeper understanding of the religious meaning behind the Christingle tradition.

We then went into the hall and had a small liturgy where we lit the candles on the Christingles and said some special prayers.

How to make a Christingle Video

 

 

Joy In My Heart

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Some of our junior choir were asked to sing at Rainton arena on Thursday 23rd November as part of the Journeys of Hope project. They were joined by other children from the Bishop Chadwick Education Trust for an evening of Joy. The children sang beautifully and should be really proud of themselves.

Travelling Crib

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In Advent, as we wait and prepare for the coming of Jesus, the children have been invited to join our special project called ‘The Travelling Crib’.   Starting this week, each child will take turns bringing home a pack to share with their families.

This is to help us remember the journey Mary and Joseph made to Bethlehem, and as a family take time to stop and think about the true meaning of Christmas.

Children in KS1 will bring home The Christmas Story, while children in KS2 will bring home a book called ‘When the Stars Shone Bright, A Christmas Tale’ telling the Christmas story from the perspective of the three wise men.

Exploring Baptism

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The children in Years 1 and 2 recently visited St. Bede’s Church to learn more about the sacrament of baptism, which is an aspect of the Religious Education curriculum.

The children were warmly welcomed by Father Bill, who provided an immersive experience as the children learned about the significance of baptism in the Christian faith, as well as offering insights into the history and meaning behind the sacrament.

The visit not only deepened the children’s understanding of baptism but also fostered a sense of connection and community within St. Bede’s Church.

Father Bill’s visit to Year 5

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Year 5 invited Father Bill into class this week to talk about the sacrament of marriage. We have been considering the big question “Is commitment important?” as part of our RE work.

We discussed the meaning of commitment and Father Bill explained the details of a marriage ceremony, including the promises made, the blessing of the rings and the nuptial blessing. We also discussed our favourite hymns and readings that might be used.

 

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